‘Urinetown’ makes use of brand new HVRHS auditorium

‘Urinetown’ makes use of brand new HVRHS auditorium

Tess Marks as Little Sally and Jackson Olson as Officer Lockstock in the Housatonic Musical Theatre Society production of "Urinetown."

Tom Brown

Last week’s Housatonic Musical Theatre Society production of “Urinetown” featured strong performances and superb choreography.

The remodeled auditorium at Housatonic Valley Regional High School made a big difference as well. New seats were a welcome addition, and the increased technical capability meant that the show was flawless from a production point of view.

The difference was so noticeable that director Christiane Olson thanked the taxpayers of Region One for supporting the recent school improvements project in brief remarks before the start of the matinee performance Saturday, March 15.

Katelin Lopes and Andy Delgado were powerful as the star-crossed lovers Hope Cladwell and Bobby Strong.

Jackson Olson got a lot of laughs with his deadpan take on Officer Lockstock, often in tandem with Tess Marks’ wide-eyed Little Sally.

The entire cast hit all the right buttons, not the easiest thing to do with a show that contains multiple layers of satire.

The orchestra, led by Tom Krupa, was rock solid.

And Amber Cameron’s choreography was seamless. The cast looked like they’d been dancing together all their lives.


Tom Brown

Andy Delgado as Bobby (center) has a run-in with the police (Jackson Olson, left, as Officer Lockstock and Alex Wilbur, right, as Officer Barrel).

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